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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 9,1995 <br />(#4 - #2049 Chic Dwight/Fred Guttorrason - Continued) <br />Jabbour inquired what the applicant would be allowed to repair on the deck if the <br />recommendation was not approved, noting that the current raiUng does not mert co^. <br />Gaffion said boards could be replaced without a vanance. The quesnon is at what level <br />of replacement a variance is needed. If a deck is totaUy removed, it would requne a <br />variance to rebuild it. The City would likely approve a vanance required to manttam the <br />safety of an e.xisting deck. <br />Jabbour asked if ihe change from a window to a walkout door requires a vanance. <br />Gaffron said the variance, as well as a conditional use permit, is required because of the <br />excavation. <br />Hurr said she was concerned with the deck’s encroachment on the lakeshore. The <br />applicant noted that if the deck was asked to be removed, he would not P'’oceed vnth the <br />othc* proposed projects. Hurr said, ev'en if the applicant would not proceed with th <br />other improvements, she could not support the lakeshore deck remaining. Hurr was m <br />support of the other recommended projeas; though, she did voice some concern of the <br />excavation. <br />Goetten said she was also concerned with setting a precedent by aUow^g excavation for <br />a walkout and would not support it. She emphasized the majority of the home being <br />within the 0-75’ zone. Goenen said she would support the screened porch and deck <br />not the deck at the lakeside. <br />removal and 99^^. of what the City would like removed. Jabbour said he would not <br />support the boulder walls unless they were to stabiUze the ground. He did support the <br />walkout. <br />Kellev asked abouc the condition of the deck at the lakeside. Gaffron said h« " <br />hut nm on it The appUcant said it was in good shape. Kelley asked Ga»on how <br />much repair could be done to this deck. Gaffron said structural repairs could be allowed <br />UD to aTalue of 50% of the value at the time the deck became nonconforming, probably <br />uf 1975 He was not aware if the deck was there at that time nor whether its value had <br />been estabUshed The applicant said the house was built m 1970. KeUey asked if a <br />gradi^plan had been presented at that time. Ganron said probably not. The apphcant <br />said he has the original plans.